Man as vicegerent of ALLAHand Islamic Ideology Abdul Haseeb shahAbbas IqbalAbid JanAdnan Khan

Introduction

•Vicegerency (Khilafah)The human being, in the Islamic world-view

is considered a vicegerent (khalifah). This vicegerency is declared before the creation of the first human being

“Behold, your Lord said to the angels: ‘I will create a vicegerent on earth.’ They said: ‘Will place therein one who will make mischief therein and shed blood? While we do celebrate Your praises and glorify Your holy (name)?’

He said: ‘I know what you know not.’” (Qur’an, 2:30 )

Human being as vicegerent • In her/his capacity as a vicegerent, the human being is perceived

as the trustee of the earth. She/he is not supposed to cause corruption in any form on earth (i.e. the environment). Life on earth entails great responsibilities. It is a test with accountability. It is followed by either reward or punishment. These meanings are mentioned in the Qur’an and the Sunnah.

The Quran • “It is He Who has made you (His) vicegerents,

inheritors of the earth: He has raised you in ranks, some above others: that He may try you in the gifts He has given you: for your Lord is quick in punishment: yet He is indeed Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Qur’an, 6:165)

On the other hand, this vicegerency is subjected to observation: “Then We made you heirs in the land after them, to see how you would behave!” (Qur’an, 10:14 )

The Hadith •The same message is implied in the Hadith

[narration] of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him:

“Verily, this world is sweet and appealing, and Allah placed you as vicegerents therein; He will see what you will do. So, be careful of [what you do in] this world and [what you do to/with] women, for the first test of the children of Israel was in women!" (Muslim, Sahih).

Cont..• It is rather clear, now, that the Islamic world-

view indicates that vicegerency on earth forms a test which includes how human beings fulfil right and duties for themselves and eachother along with rest of the creation . Is it going to be based upon divine instructions, not based upon personal desires and conjectures that might lead to the destruction of Islamic fabric. If the latter condition prevails, then vicegerency will be entrusted to a different people or generation.

Quran Verses

•“…Call in remembrance that He made you inheritors after the people of Noah…” (Qur’an, 7:69)

“And remember how He made you inheritors after the `Ad people and gave you habitation in the land…” (Qur’an, 7:74)

Cont …• Therefore, vicegerency is based upon knowledge

that enables the human being to be a care taker of self and society along with rest of the creation as much as possible. Humanity should behave in such a way that would maintain the balance in all walks of life.

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IdeologyDefinition:

“Ideology means such a procedure under which people and nation live their physical lives”

“Ideology means such an aim according to which human plan about their future”

“Ideology means such a way of life on which human reach their destination with flying colours”

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IdeologyImportance of Ideology

It is not only a thought but it is also a feeling which awakens humans to progress

To move forward & to fullmints of desires

Initially, we face difficulties, hurdles & problems

At the end everlasting happiness

It sets the mutual duties & rights of the humans

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Ideology of PakistanHuman Ideology

Solutions of Human problems are called Human ideology

Like Communism, Socialism & Nationalism

Thoughts are limited, can’t give a proper solution to all human problems

The reason, human ideologies fail at last

Example of communism can be quoted

Ideology of PakistanMetaphysical ideologies

• Metaphysical ideologies are those which are given by God to mankind in the shape of system of life instead of man made ideologies

• They are as per nature of man that’s why they are more beneficial than any other theory

• Judaism, Christianity and Islam are metaphysical ideologies• Islam is in the pure form

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Ideology of PakistanIdeology of Pakistan• Basis of Ideology of Pakistan are the Holy Quran & teachings of the Holy

prophet (PBUH) • Covers the political, social, economical and religious aspects of human life• This is such kind of reality which can not be denied• A balance of homogeneity can be produced between human’s material needs

and spiritual needs with the help of ever lasting Islamic principles• In the end, Ideology of Islam is the ideology of Pakistan

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Ideology of PakistanIslam is complete code of life

Allama Iqbal point of view“Islam is not the name some beliefs and customs but it is a complete code of life. In, Europe, religion is very one’s personal matter which divides the human oneness into two opposite parts i.e. body and soul. In contrast to that in Islam, God, Universe, soul, matter, state and religious places are bound to each other or in other words Muslims are one nation.”

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Ideology of PakistanDifference between Islam & HinduismQuaid point of view:

“Islam & Hinduism are not only two religions but they are also two different social systems. These two nations are related to two different civilizations that base on such thoughts which are cons to each other. These ideologies are different to each other. Hindus and Muslims cannot create a common nationhood. So Muslims are in need of a separate homeland where they can spend their lives socially, economically and politically according to their faith.”

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